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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in theContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 09 districts appeared first on Newswire.

A Sri Lankan Opposition delegation has participated in a Chinese‑sponsored programme hosted by the International Department of the Communist PartyContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Opposition delegation joins Chinese‑sponsored tour…

Two men armed with a T‑56 assault rifle stormed a liquor shop at Anuradhapura Junction in Trincomalee around 9:45 pmContinue Reading The post Armed robbery at Trincomalee liquor shop (CCTV) appeared first on Newswire.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government will not provide smart boards to every classroom, as they are not necessaryContinue Reading The post PM Harini rules out smart boards for every classroom appeared first on Newswire.

A newly constructed, fully‑fledged Mullaitivu Post Office was vested in the public this morning under the patronage of Health andContinue Reading The post New Mullaitivu Post Office vested in public appeared first on Newswire.

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara has urged the country to embrace rainwater harvesting as a simple yet transformativeContinue Reading The post “Every drop counts” : Sangakkara calls for rainwater harvesting appeared first…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a clarification regarding an advertisement circulating on social media that lists prices forContinue Reading The post FBC, Dengue and COVID Tests: CAA clarifies maximum charges appeared first…

A 38‑year‑old woman from Batuwatta has been arrested by the Computer Crimes Investigation Division, North‑Western Province Unit in connection withContinue Reading The post Telegram fraud : Woman arrested over online scam case appeared first…

The Sri Lanka Netball Executive Committee has imposed a one‑year ban on a senior player accused of making a derogatoryContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Netball player faces ban over “Old Women” comment – Report appeared first on Newswire.

Showery weather in southwestern Sri Lanka is expected to increase over the next few days starting Saturday, September 19, accordingContinue Reading The post More Rain on the Way for Southwestern Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.